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DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE for MIDWAY PEACE PARK - #2April 25, 2018 -- 1

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Together let’s get this park built


AGENDA

MEETING 2 (TODAY) - APRIL 25, 2018Gordon Parks High School

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Feedback to date and summary of park amenities (10 min) a) Review of amenity preferences collected to-date (Seema, Trust for Public Land) b) Parks design process and amenities nearby

3. Site functions (15 min) a) Review opportunities and constraints from meeting #1 b) Ecological and Stormwater c) Social and Connectivity d) Maintenance and Safety

4. Scale comparisons (25 min) a) Similar sized parks in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and across the U.S.

5. What fits at Midway Peace Park? (30 - 40 min) a) Divide into groups. Using scale comparisons from other parks, and park amenities, combine them on a scaled site plan (20 min). b) Informal review of our group plans (10 min)

6. Wrap-up a) Next Steps and schedule b) Questions and evaluations


FEEDBACK HEARD TO DATE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 2015-2017

• 525 Listening sessions• 5 meetings and events (if not more)• 6 park and community walks with 75 participants• Two clean-up days - 2016, 2017

NAMING THE PARK

• Ballots at local schools, offices, apartments• 512 ballots cast for park name• Officially named through Parks Commission and City

Council in March 2018

PARK AMENITIES - RANKED

• Open field• Walking loop (can walk 30 minutes or more)• Flexible play area• Basketball hoop or half court• Pavilions/Gathering area (for elders to sit and watch)• Picnic table and BBQ• Community garden• Outdoor classroom / amphitheater• Water feature


FEEDBACK ON PARK ACTIVITIES


FEEDBACK HEARD TO DATE

PARK LISTENING IMPRESSIONS:

People value the diversity of the neighborhood and want a multicultural park where everyone feels welcome. Many were interested in providing an area for performances and art to showcase the various cultures.

Many would use the park to gather with friends and family, especially around food. Open green space, shade and seating were a priority.

People want to make sure that play structures and field can accommodate kids of different age groups, making sure the teens are included in addition to the small kids. Seating should be provided so parents and families can sit while kids play.

Many would use the park to relax, and would want the park to feel natural and green, and provide areas for planting and gardening.

Walking is an important opportunity to socialize with friends, enjoy the outdoors and exercise. Paths should accommodate groups walking together and the length should be maximized to promote longer walks.

People are concerned about litter and safety. Trash receptacles and lighting should be located to promote use and good visibility around the park.


PARK DESIGN PROCESS

STEP ONE - ARRANGE MAJOR PARK COMPONENTSWe are deciding how the big program areas fit together within Midway Peace Park (MPP).

Large parts include - but are not limited to:

Open lawn areasWalking paths/loopPlay areasPlay courtsAmphitheaterGardenPavilion/gathering areaStormwaterArt

STEP TWO - LOCATIONS FOR SMALL AMENITIESWhere we put the bigger parts will influence the loca-tion of smaller parts. This step will happen later.

Small parts include - but are not limited to:

Drinking fountainLightingBenches or seatingTreesBike racksBike fix-it stationDog waste bag standsSignage


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Oxford/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center

Multi-purpose synthetic field (football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball)Picnic areaPlayground Plus indoor amenities

Carty Park

Basketball2 Tennis courtsPlaygroundBBQPicnic areaWalking paths

Dunning Sports Complex

3 Softball fields3 Baseball fields5 Tennis courts2 Batting cagesPlaygroundPicnic areaRestroomsWarming roomPlus indoor amenities

Central High School

Running trackFootball fieldSoccer field

JJ Hill Montessori

Playground2 SoftballGarden

Galtier Elementary School

SoftballPlayground

LEAP High School / Wilson Junior High

BaseballSoccer

Maxfield Elementary School

BasketballPlaygroundOpen field

Frogtown Park and Farms

PlaygroundWalking pathsArtFarm/Garden

Ryan Park

PlaygroundWalking paths

Aldine Park

BasketballSoftball2 Horseshoe ringsPlaygroundPicnic areaShelterBBQSkating rink

Hamline Park

Basketball courtTennis courtBBQPicnic areaPlayground

Concordia University

Not for public use/permission required

Hamline Hague Park

Playground / tot-lot

= half mile radius from MPP

= amenities within a half mile from MPP

AMENITIES NEAR MIDWAY PEACE PARK

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PARK CONSTRAINTS

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SKYLINE

RAYVEN, INC

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP RAMSEY-WASHINGTON

ALLY PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE RECORDING ARTS

GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL

GOODWILL

ALDI

WILDER FOUNDATION

CARTY HEIGHTS

HEALTH PARTNERS

OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER

INTERSTATE 94

UNIVERSITY AVENUE

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SITE CHALLENGES

• Steep hill and wall

• Parking easement on south parcel

• Utility poles and fences create barriers

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Steep hill and wall

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PARK OPPORTUNITIES

SITE POSSIBILITIES

• Connection from east is difficult, City does not own adjacent property

• Will need to work with neighbors to create entrance with least possible impacts

• East-west bike route is desired, station area plan shows a route through Skyline parking lot to Carty Heights, we will determine where it best fits in our design

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

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SITE FUNCTIONS

ECOLOGY• Pre-settlement vegetation was “Prairie”

and “Oak openings and barrens”

STORMWATER• Surface water flows from high point

(+HP) at curb cut near edge of north parcel and middle parcel, then down toward HSRA. Some water flows toward Bigelow Lane

• Low point (+LP) at GPHS parking lot, even lower behind gym at HSRA

• Property line between south parcel and middle parcel acts as a ridgeline, basically dividing two drainage areas

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Oak Openings and Barrens

Prairie

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Tree

Prairie

Oak barrens

Stormwater

High Point

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Direction of flow


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GOODWILL

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WILDER FOUNDATION

CARTY HEIGHTS

HEALTH PARTNERS


INTERSTATE 94

UNIVERSITY AVENUE

ST. ANTHONY AVE

BIGELOW LANE

LEXINGTON PKWY STATION

HAMLINE AVE STATION

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SOCIAL• No parks in nearby area (north of I-94)

• Social gathering at Target, ALDI, near high schools - goal is to bring that energy to the park

• Identity of community outreach and social services at CAPRW, Wilder Foundation

CONNECTIVITY• Reach across I-94, greening the Griggs

bridge, make MPP and Dunning complementary parks (concept, not in this project)

• Keep the MPP field un-programmed and open to everyone

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Connect to Dunning


SITE FUNCTIONS

MAINTENANCE• Maintain access for lawn mowers,

trash removal, plowing, etc. to both north and middle parcel

• Access to north parcel near Abra Auto Body and HSRA will be challenging

SAFETY• Ensure crossing Griggs Street is safe

for children and everyone (outside of scope but starting conversations)

• Lighting and sight lines across park and adjacent parking lots

• Link to street accident data: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police/pedestrian-and-bike-crash-data-city-st-paul

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HOW BIG IS THE PARK?

• Park area will be 2.8 to 3.1 acres or 125,000 - 140,000 sf• Size depends on layout of parking lot in south

WHAT IS IN THE PARK?

• Studying other parks helps us imagine the size and shape of Midway Peace Park

• Slopes and walls • Play areas• Field layout / dual use• Walking trails• Amphitheater• Water features• Stormwater• Pavilion/gathering area

Legend

Court/Field

Open Field

Playground

Walking path

Tree

Plaza

Slope

Art / sculpture

Water feature

Pavilion

Stormwater area or rain garden


SCALE COMPARISONSMargaret Park, St. Paul MN

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6,000 sf play area (2017)60,000 sf open field areaOne softball fieldLighted soccer field, can be used for football, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more10 parking spaces plus 1 HC

Total size 3.5 acres

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Court/Field

Open Field

Playground

Walking path

Tree

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Pavilion



SCALE COMPARISONSCayuga Park, St. Paul MN

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4,000 sf play area (2015)30,000 sf field (incl. softball)Full-court basketballSoftball backstop no infieldHorseshoe area BBQ GrillPicnic table


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Court/Field

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SCALE COMPARISONSJackson Square Park, Minneapolis MN

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6,000 sf play area35,000 sf open lawn north / 80,000 sf open lawn south0.35 mile walking loopBaseball fieldHalf-court basketball Drinking fountain and restroomPicnic areaPublic artTotal size 3.1 acres south / 3 acres north

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Court/Field

Open Field

Playground

James Brenner Sculpture

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Tree

Plaza

Art / sculpture

Water feature

Pavilion



SCALE COMPARISONSCanal Park, Washington DC

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Ice skating rink is seasonal, and this plaza is available in warmer seasons for movies and diningThree art sculpturesExemplary stormwater capture, treatment, and reuseThree pavilion structuresRequired to bring in revenue to be self-sustainingTotal size 3 acres

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10,000sf open lawn

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Open Field

Playground

Walking path

Tree

Plaza

Art / sculpture

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Pavilion



SCALE COMPARISONSMary Bartelme Park, Chicago IL

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9,800 SF Play areaSculpture and mister fountainPlazaMounds with brownfield material Prairie planted areaDog parkSmoothie/Hot Dog vendor cart


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25,000sf open lawn

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Playground

Walking path

Tree

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Slope

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Water feature

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WHAT FITS AT MIDWAY PEACE PARK?

6,000 sf playground

9,800 sf playground

Amphitheater with plaza

Half court basketball

Make your own path using pipe-cleaners

10,000sf open lawn5,000sf

open lawn

20,000sf open lawn

Junior Soccer Field

25,000sf open lawn

Court/Field

Open Field

Playground

Walking path

Tree

Plaza

Slope

Art / sculpture

Water feature

Pavilion


4,800 sf plaza

1,500 sf plaza

ST. ANTHONY AVENUE

CentralMidway

Open CitiesHealth Center

HealthPartners

High School forthe Recording Arts

Abra AutoBody

Gordon ParksHigh School

Rayven

Skyline

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NEXT STEPS AND SCHEDULE

PARK CLEANUP - APRIL 28, 20189:00 AM - 11:30 AMMeet TPL and the City at the grassy middle area on SaturdayWe will have coffee and donuts, as well as gloves and bags!

Middle parcel will be open through the summer!

MEETING 3 - MAY 23, 2018High School for the Recording Arts

Topics will include: Concept plans Priorities for amenities/program Preliminary cost estimate Stormwater and engineering update Slope/grading options

OPEN HOUSE - JULY 2018Design concept: grading, layout, materialsRevised cost estimate with engineering input

POTENTIAL ARTIST CALL EARLY 2019

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2019

PARK OPEN LATE 2019


QUESTIONS & EVALUATION

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